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2010 Mercedes Benz E Class
Common Problems

Ranked from 176 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
6 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Takata Airbag Recall with Unavailable Replacement Parts

    78complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Owners reported being notified of Takata airbag recalls (NHTSA Campaign Numbers 16V081000 and 16V363000), but replacement parts were unavailable for over a year, leaving vehicles with potentially defective airbags that could deploy improperly or fail to deploy.

  2. 2

    Rear Subframe Corrosion and Failure

    47complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The rear subframe corrodes and can break without warning, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Fuel Odor and Fuel System Leaks

    19complaints
    Safety riskFuel system

    Strong gasoline odor in the cabin and under the vehicle due to fuel system leaks, posing fire and health risks.

  4. 4

    Transmission shifts into park unexpectedly while driving

    13complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The vehicle's transmission shifts into park while driving at low speeds (typically under 5 mph), causing sudden loss of power and requiring the driver to restart the vehicle. No warning lights are illuminated.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Rear Brake Line Corrosion and Failure

    11complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    Rear brake lines corrode and leak, causing brake failure and requiring costly repairs.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Electrical System Malfunctions

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical issues include malfunctioning wipers, flashers, horn, and electrical shorts caused by liquid spills, leading to safety concerns.

  7. 7

    Engine Misfire and Limp Mode Activation

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine misfires during acceleration or high-speed driving, triggering limp mode and limiting power.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Turn Signal and Blind Spot Warning Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Turn signals operate incorrectly (left/right reversed), and blind spot warning is disabled intermittently.

  9. 9

    Keyless Go and Engine Stalling Issues

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The keyless go system fails to recognize the key, causing the engine to stall or not shut off properly.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Power Steering Pump Failure

    2complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    Power steering pump fails unexpectedly, causing steering wheel lock-up and requiring emergency repairs.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Unintended Acceleration or Sudden Power Loss

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The vehicle experiences sudden unintended acceleration or power loss, leading to dangerous situations while driving.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2017 Mercedes Benz E ClassAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.